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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.09, 15.09 and 8.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.09, 15.09 and 8.59 is: 12.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.09 : 15.09 = 8.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.09/15.09 = 8.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.09x = 15.09 × 8.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.09x = 129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.62/10.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.85

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